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抽签 (chōu qiān): to perform divination with sticks; to draw lots; a ballot (in share dealing)

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 7verb

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning
to perform divination with sticks; to draw lots; a ballot (in share dealing)
Characters
2
Part of speech
verb
HSK level
HSK 7

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • to perform divination with sticks
  • to draw lots
  • a ballot (in share dealing)

Chinese explanation

  • 用抽签的方式决定事情,通常把写好标记的竹签或纸条混合后,每人抽取一支,根据抽到的内容来决定先后、分配或胜负
  • 也指一种占卜方法,通过抽签来预测吉凶祸福。

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Character breakdown

HSK 5

to draw out

HSK 7

to sign ones name

Example sentences

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At the temple fair, the old man drew lots in front of the statue to ask about this year's harvest.

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When facing major decisions, he is used to drawing lots at a Taoist temple, hoping to get some guidance.

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She drew an excellent fortune stick and said happily that she would definitely have good luck this year.

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In ancient times, people often drew lots to decide who would carry out dangerous tasks.

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